Quinn Brett Instagram – I want to hike. I want to have a recreationally challenging experience. I am capable of all sorts of terrain. I am also legally within my rights to use my @reactiveadaptations Bomber or @bowheadcorp Reach on a trail, even in Wilderness areas —- as you are to wear flip flops, a pair of steel-toed boots or walk barefooted with your 4 friends hand-in-hand spanning the trail.
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And then there is the assumption that I am at more risk of getting hurt or needing a rescue. Why? Because we can’t see the man hiking behind me has clogged arteries that could seize the flow of blood to his brain at any moment? Because the group of teenagers in front of me didn’t pack any water or sunscreen or know how to read a map? Because we can’t SEE their issues, and you can visibly see mine?#falseassumptions #worktodo
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The @novapbs article just was published, speaking about people with disabilities like myself, @meetjoestone, @tophdown recreating beyond the pavement—- and the unfortunate stigmas, misunderstanding and myths float to the surface.
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It’s maddening AND it’s motivating for me to use social media to educate!
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I have stated the Policies before—-The Wilderness Act is the tightest.
Both rules must be met. When they are, I can go wherever foot travel is allowed.
1- device is made specifically for me, as a person with a mobility issue #cantwalk #armycrawlingsucks
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2- device is suitable for an indoor pedestrian area; odd I know. But meaning less then 36 inches wide to match ADA doorways and tread that wouldn’t ruin the wood or tile and wilderness, for that matter. #mountainbiketread = suitable!!!
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Battery powered okay. Gas powered would not be suitable. #IAmNotAnEBike
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#climbing #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #hiking #wilderness #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #neurologicaldisorder #paralyzed #disability #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforgimps | Posted on 28/Apr/2022 20:13:10
